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City of Arden Hilts -Comprehensive Plan- DRAFT <br /> The TCAAP property is also home to some of the most significant natural <br /> resources, including lakes, wetlands, woodlands, meadows, rolling terrain, and <br /> excellent vistas. The kame, which is a geological formation made by retreating <br /> glaciers, is located in the central part of the property and is the highest point in <br /> Ramsey County. Of the 585 acres that are anticipated to be turned over to the <br /> City for development, 168 acres would continue to be used as open space in the <br /> form of parks, wetlands, stormwater areas, recreational areas, and a wildlife <br /> corridor. While some institutional development from the Minnesota National <br /> Guard may occur on the southern part of the AHATS property, much of that area <br /> is anticipated to remain is open space, though it is generally not open to the <br /> public. <br /> The Rice Creek Watershed District has compiled data and generated a resource <br /> protection map to show areas of significant natural resources. The map is only <br /> intended to be a guide and is not detailed enough for site specific planning as <br /> there may be inaccuracies due to the scale of the assessment. Additional <br /> information regarding feasibility and site condition should be collected before <br /> utilizing this information at a smaller scale. <br /> This resource protection map has two primary purposes. First, it is meant to <br /> help develop regulations to protect significant natural resources where it is • <br /> feasible to do so. Secondly, it is meant to help make more informed <br /> development decision in places where there may be significant resources. The <br /> map displays the following information: <br /> o Remaining natural areas within your community <br /> o Results of a natural resource assessment <br /> o Results of a wetland restoration assessment <br /> o Lakes and streams currently listed on the 303(d) list of impaired waters <br /> o Results of lake water quality assessment <br /> 10.5.1 Natural Resources Assessment <br /> The Rice Creek Watershed District evaluated the natural areas within its <br /> jurisdiction to determine the relative quality of remaining natural areas. The <br /> RCWD evaluated the natural resource data based on the following <br /> characteristics: <br /> o Health of natural area: High quality areas with native vegetation were <br /> considered more important than areas with partial or total dominance by <br /> invasive species. <br /> o Size: Large natural areas (5 acres or greater)were considered more <br /> important that small natural areas (less than 5 acres). <br /> DRAFT 64 <br /> 3/14/2008 <br />